6 wines from the top shelf. All with immense complexity and finesse. They simply need a dark room, some peace- and perhaps a decanter- to enjoy. Mood music optional.  

Caparsa, Vin Santo, Toscano, 2000 37.5cl
47% Malvasia Bianca, 47% Trebbiano, 6% Malvasia Nera
Rich and perfumed, honeyed nose. Viscous and nutty on the palate. Raisins, dried figs and apricots, almond and toffee abound, with a long complex finish. 

Paolo Bea, 'Pagliaro' Sagrantino di Montefalco, Umbria, Italy, 2015
100% Sagrantino
Gorgeous, warm, earthy, chocolate-y, animal scents wrapped around the aroma of blackberries. Extraordinary mouthfeel ‚ medium-weight, loaded with herbs and spice.

Clos Saint-Jean, Cahors, France, 2015
100% Auxerrois (Malbec)
Deep ruby colour and aromas of menthol, liquorice, toffee and truffle. Complex and mineral on the palate with pruny fruit and concentrated black truffle notes. Try with trouffe sous la cendre, shoulder of lamb or duck magret with a balsamic and honey reduction sauce.

Bodegas Alvear, Cerro Macho, Montilla-Moriles, Spain, 2020
100% Pedro Ximenez
Lemon yellow, with greenish tones. Elegant, with marked aromas of yellow and green apples, lemon peel and olive blossom. Ample, balanced by a well-integrated acidity on the palate. All the 'S's - smoky, spicy, saline, savoury, stunning. Shows the potential of old vine Pedro Ximenez on great terroir.

Domaine des Roches Neuves, Les Memoires Rouge, Anjou Saumur, France, 2021
100% Cabernet Franc
Invigorating, aromatic intensity with aromas of peony, red berries and liquorice and a touch of smoke. On the palate it is a serious, concentrated wine. It's dense, with layers of black cherry fruits, rich tannins and acidity

Domaine Aux Moines, Savennieres Roche Aux Moines, Loire, France, 2021
100% Chenin Blanc
Floral nose with honey and acacia. Mature, very open and attractive. Rich but delicate with good texture and flavours with some hazelnut notes. Well balanced, Reigned in acidity. Silky. Good weight and length.

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